Black Press Mediaâs job fair is less than a month away and thousands of job seeks are expected to attend the event.
Whether youâre looking to switch careers or simply take on something new, the Black Press Extreme Education and Career Fair held in Âé¶čAV on March 12 can help you take that next step.
Rick Sellers, president of Rogers Communications of B.C., said the company will be looking to fill an abundance of new positions at the fair. He said a candidateâs presence and attitude is of the utmost importance during a face-to-face job interview.
âSmile and bring a good attitude, thatâs one of the first things we look for,â said Sellers, referring to the best way of making a good first impression.
âYou would be amazed by the people who come up to our career fair booth and just look at you like itâs the last thing theyâre wanting to do.â
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Rogers Communications will be looking to fill hundreds of new positions this year in Âé¶čAV to help get its new customer solution centre up and running this summer. The centre is expected to bring 350 new jobs to the Okanagan, eventually grow to 500 employees and one million customer interactions each year.
Rather than solely using digital outlets such as LinkedIn or job boards like Indeed, Rogers sees the importance of attending job fairs to find its ideal employees.
âItâs an opportunity to put a face to a name for both sides,â said Sellers.
âThereâs a lot of applicants out there that once we get a chance to meet them in person, the resume doesnât necessarily tell the whole story. So, itâs great to have that interaction.â
Rogers is one of Canadaâs top 100 employers and will be hiring candidates who can work flexible schedules, have the ability to navigate multiple computer systems and possess strong communication skills.
âA positive attitude and a willingness to learn are really two of the strong pre-requisites that we look for,â said Sellers.
The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club will also be looking for workers who reflect its core values.
âWe have our vision, mission and values and we hope that our employees share those values,â said Shasta Scott, human resources coordinator for the organization.
âOur vision is that all children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful and active members of society. Our mission is to provide a safe supportive place. We want someone who can share those core values.â
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This year in Âé¶čAV, visitors can expect to find representatives from post-secondary institutions such as the University of Canada West, Focus College, Okanagan College, Centre of Arts and Technology and more.
Alongside these, youâll be able to chat with representatives from employers such as B.C. Corrections, Retirement Concepts, ICBC, RCMP, WorkBC, just to name a few.
âWith education and employers all together under one roof, prospective job-seekers will find the resources they need to make their career dreams a reality,â said event coordinator Jennifer Woods.
The upcoming is free and open to the public. The event will run on March 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Rutland Soccer Dome, behind the Rutland YMCA, 705 Dodd Rd., in Âé¶čAV.
